5 Best South Indian Restaurants in Powai, Mumbai
Updated 18 September 2026 · 5 restaurants in Powai, Mumbai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five top-rated South Indian restaurants in Powai, Mumbai, selected by Google category and weighted rating. It helps locals and visitors find places for breakfast, lunch, or late-night snacks. The list includes full-service eateries and a cloud kitchen, covering authentic dishes from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Mangalore. All entries are based on verified reviews and business attributes.
#1
Santosham
★ 4.5 (3,913 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Santosham serves unlimited South Indian vegetarian meals, including Kerala-style cuisine and Tamil Nadu dishes. Reviewers highlight the authentic food quality and fresh varieties, noting a weekend spread of 30 dishes for an extra cost. Regulars praise the warm service and the benne Garlic roast Dosa. The restaurant is open daily from 7:30 am to 11 pm and features a wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Best for: Authentic South Indian meals
- Address
- Chandivali Farm Rd, Raheja Vihar, Chandivali, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400072
- Hours
- daily 7:30 am–11 pm
#2
Neyyi (Dosa & Kaapi)
★ 4.8 (68 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Neyyi (Dosa & Kaapi) offers authentic South Indian breakfast and meals, with a focus on benne dosa and Mangalore dishes. Reviewers describe the podi idlis as fresh and the filter coffee as amazing. The venue has a small lower dining area without seating and an upper seating area with about four tables. Open daily from 8 am to 10 pm, it is noted for its genuine taste and cooperative service.
Best for: Authentic breakfast and filter coffee
- Address
- & Boomrang, Chandivali Farm Rd, near Narayan Plaza, Nanshi munshi chawl, Chandivali, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400072
- Hours
- daily 8 am–10 pm
#3
Govinda's Cafe
★ 4.5 (74 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Govinda's Cafe prepares dishes freshly in front of customers, offering a home-like taste. Reviewers recommend the Mysore dosa, rava dosa, and filter coffee, praising the crisp texture and thick tea consistency. While some note slow service, others highlight the quality of the benne Podi masala dosa and coconut chutney. Located in IIT Market, it operates daily from 8 am to 10 pm.
Best for: Home-style South Indian taste
- Address
- IIT Market, SHOP NO : 6 BHAWANI PREMISES CO OP SOCIETY LTD, Jain Mandir Rd, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076
- Hours
- daily 8 am–10 pm
#4
Idli Curry Co - Authentic Tamil Nadu Cuisine (Cloud Kitchen)
★ 4.6 (37 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹400–600 per person
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Idli Curry Co is a cloud kitchen serving authentic Tamil Nadu cuisine, including Dindigul biryani and various idli and curry options. Reviewers appreciate the variety and the owner's hospitable approach to delivery. However, some past experiences noted issues with dosa quality and stale chutneys. Open with varying hours from 9 am to 11 pm, it offers delivery, takeaway, and kerbside pickup.
Best for: Authentic Tamil Nadu cloud kitchen
- Address
- Shop:4, Idli Curry Co - Authentic Tamil Nadu Cuisine (Cloud Kitchen), Evergreen Compound, Sri Ganesh Nagar, Panchkutir Ganesh Nagar, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–11 pm; Mon 9 am–10 pm; Sat 9 am–10:30 pm; Sun 9 am–10:30 pm; Thu 9 am–10:30 pm; Tue 9 am–10:30 pm; Wed 9 am–10:30 pm
#5
Maddu Mess
★ 4.3 (732 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Maddu Mess is a family-run spot near IIT Area, open from 5 am for early morning snacks and until 10 pm for late-night bites. Reviewers love the Anda Dosa and regular South Indian snacks like idli and vada. While the entrance can be narrow and hard to locate, regulars praise the retained food quality and cozy atmosphere. The chutney and sambar are mentioned, though some suggest they could use improvement.
Best for: Early morning and late night snacks
- Address
- near IIT Area, Tirandaz, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076
- Hours
- Fri 5 am–1 pm, 5:30–10 pm; Mon 5–9:30 am; Sat 5 am–1 pm, 5:30–10 pm; Sun 5 am–1 pm; Thu 5 am–1 pm, 5:30–10 pm; Tue 5 am–1 pm, 5:30–10 pm; Wed 5 am–1 pm, 5:30–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 restaurants in Powai, Mumbai with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “South Indian restaurant”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 18 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Santosham opens at 7:30 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Santosham ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.5 from 3,913 reviews. Neyyi (Dosa & Kaapi) is second at 4.8 from 68 reviews.
Which restaurants in Powai, Mumbai are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Santosham, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Idli Curry Co - Authentic Tamil Nadu Cuisine (Cloud Kitchen) ₹400–600. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Idli Curry Co - Authentic Tamil Nadu Cuisine (Cloud Kitchen).
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